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Remember DirecTV has stopped adding new Over the Air guide data.
Existing data is still there if the channel was up and in there system since July of 2011.

There is no need to request new channels as they simply CAN NOT ADD IT.

If you have the new HR34 5 tuner model you can SCAN for these channels, it will show in the guide, but you will not get guide data show what is on, but you can still watch the channel.

Currently there is NO scan option in the older HR2x Dual tuner models and there are not known plans to add it due to memory constraints.

For those with issues of getting different guide data for OTA when setting up.

You need to reset the data.

Step 1. Remove all OTA settings also known as reset
Step 2 Reboot box (REQUIRED)
Step 3 confirm there is NO OTA guide data if not repeat
Step 4 wait 5 mins for the queue to clear up
Step 5 Re run setup again

I've come up with two different solutions. Neither of which make me happy, but they work. In Phoenix, the channel that carries MeTV and RTV is not available in the guide. I purchased a USB TV adapter for my Win7 machine and a DLink Windows Media Extender on EBay. (Note...an XBox will work as an extender as well).

I also purchased a stand-alone Tivo. The special they were running (which may still be vailid) is $9.99/month if you only use an antenna for the source. Use keyword "ANTENNA" when creating your account. So the Tivo is in the living room and Media Extender in my bedroom for content that I can't (but should be able to) record on my DirecTV DVRs.

Mike, I think we are getting ready to go your route. Build my own PC based OTA DVR and use a media extender. Most content we want is on-line, so the monthly cost for DTV does not justify the cost any longer. DTV is nearing its end in our household.

Because my local FOX O&O outlet KTTV 11 creates an SD duplicate of its main HD telecast (11-1) on a secondary sub-channel 11-2, by actually broadcasting it from its owned station local KCOP 13 (MyN TV) so KTTV does not have to sacrifice any its bandwidth to do so.

This has resulted in a somewhat confused situation in the OTA channel guide, where both a sub-channel 11-2 and 13-2 appear in the guide with the same KTTV program information. However 13-2 I assume is spurious and thus formally received no picture (792 SFS error).

Now with the recent launch of "Bounce TV," it serendipitously appears on 13-2, but of course with the wrong program info since this sub-channel was never intended for it as its a spurious offshoot of the creation of sub-channel 11-2. Though it seems the AM21 has locked onto Bounce TV for it.

EDIT: The CG is now displaying programming correctly for Bounce TV on KCOP sub-channel 13-2, even though 13-2 wasn't purposely created for it.

WYDO-DT 14.2 has finally been fixed on the Directv ota guide. WYDO changed freq. after the digital transition from RFch 14 to RF ch 47. But Directv only updated 14.1 to 47.
But now Directv has update 14.2 as well, now we can get Bounce TV on 14.2

In Manhattan, NY, the guide containing local stations has been incorrect for way too long.

I've reported the problems to both DirecTV and Tribune Media Services.

First, WNBC stopped broadcasting Universal Sports over 4.4, but 4.4 continues to show up on the guide.

This next one is confusing.

Channel 55 (RF 47) in the New York DMA, WLNY was recently sold to CBS.

Before the sale, the previous owner had three translators in the the market - two of which have been listed on the local guide. These two translators both have used the same call sign, WLIG-LD. One of them was licensed to
Merrick, Long Island, NY and transmitted over 45.1 from the Trump World Tower building in midtown Manhattan.

The other translator also called WLIG-LD was licensed to Morristown, NJ - almost 40 miles from Manhattan, over Channel 17.1.

Both of those translators since their sale are now dark - off the air, they have been for months, yet they continue to be listed.

As an aside, DirecTV was so mixed up, in providing a listing and reception for Channel 17.1 it isn't and never was WLNY's signal, but in Manhattan, I continue to receive over 17.1, WEBR-CD, low power Korean/Religious station transmitting from the Empire State Building. Again, have reported this a number of times - nothing was done.

Here are 3 local OTA slots that DirecTV/Tribune continue to list - 2 of which are totally gone, and the other, 17.1 is providing the wrong programming.

This all brings me to that WCBS, in the past few months has added Channel 2.2, CBS New York+ and it's absent from the guide. With 3 slots available, surely you would think that 2.2 would be added - but "No."

So glad that the new HR34 has the ability to scan for channels. even if many won't be seen on the guide, wish my HR24 and HR21 had this capability.

The DirecTV/Tribune Media Services system is terribly flawed and frustrating!

Would like to see Fox8-2 Antenna TV and Cleveland 19-2 Me TV added to DirecTV, great classic TV, any chance?

If you have the AM21 converter, you can receive ME TV 19.2, 43.2 Bounce TV, but not 8.2 Antenna TV. (Direct TV never bothered to add it to their database, same with THIS TV 55.3.)

You`ll also be able to pick up both 43.1 WUAB MY TV and 23.1 ION TV in HD NOT CARRIED by Direct TV, as well as all the local PBS substations and countless religious subchannels that are (for some reason) in Direct TV database.

Have a little problem with Tribune guide data.
In OKC KOCO 5-1 & 5-2 no longer appear in the channel list when setting up an AM21 using an HR2x DVR which uses Tribune guide data for setup.
The HR34 picks them up on the channel scan, and for that DVR programming data does appear in the guide.

I have found, at least on my two receivers here in New York City, that it can take an average of 5 attempts to get the correct number of stations listed. The majority of downloads only gives me 25 stations when the number should be 59!

Yes, I've noticed that, many times, it takes a number of successive resets followed by re-entry of the two zip code entries to get all OTA stations to properly show up in my on-screen guide. Haven't had the chance to experiment much with it yet, but I also suspect that the OTA stations present in your "Favorites" menu and/or the number of OTA stations selected (or "check-boxed") in the resulting OTA stations setup menu (for being included in the on-screen guide) may influence the situation as well.

I just got a Winegard AP8275 preamp for my (southeast pointed) Channel Master CM4228HD installed yesterday. I can receive WPXD-DT1 much better now, but for some reason, WPXD-DT2 and WPXD-DT3 (which both show up on my EPG) won't come in at all. When I hook the coax directly into the TV though they both come in great. What gives?? I want to record He-Man and the Masters of the Universe from qubo night owl.

Edit: I also reset the OTA guide, same results as above.

What do the signal strengths say? Where exactly did install the amp in terms of distance from the antenna?

I emailed D* a few hours ago. I doubt the CSR will do anything but send a canned response though. It'd be nice to be able to record He-Man, they run the exact same commercials over and over and over, in the same order and everything. I get enough of that on FS Detroit.

Canned response as expected:

Thank you for writing. I am sorry to hear that you were unable to access WPXD channel on your DIRECTV service. I understand that you were able to get it using your high powered outdoor antenna.

I know how important it is for you to watch programming that you desire.

Now that all stations have transitioned to digital broadcasts, the digital sub-channels may be in new locations. By following the steps below you can re-scan for the digital sub-channels:

Once the scan is complete the digital sub channels should appear in your on screen guide. You can periodically repeat these steps to check for new digital sub-channels.

We have developed advanced technology throughout the years making our state-of-the-art equipment, as well as the television reception on your highly reliable system.We assure you that we will continue to invest in the quality of your viewing experience by bringing you more new features on your receiver and more new programming.

Again, thank you for writing, Mr. CCK. We value your long time business with us.

Sincerely,

Raem M. - 100542422DIRECTV Customer Service

DIRECTV customer

All comments are my own. Unless specifically stated, my views do NOT represent the views of other DIRECTV customers

H20-100 ... Scan for local channels with program data AND/PLUS the option of entering a primary & secondary zip code to retrieve program guide data for two over-the-air markets. It is definitely a feature that Directv should tout. Far better than the data available on DISH receivers.

The Advanced Program Guide surpasses any guide I've been able to find on the internet. I wish there was a way to access the same data on the internet perhaps via Directv.

It is definitely a feature that Directv should tout. Far better than the data available on DISH receivers.

One of the drawbacks of the DIRECTV's "functionally identical" receiver recycling model is that they can't tout any feature that they don't all have. If you don't claim a feature, you can remove it at a later date with a lot better deniability.

With the WHDS installation model being the rule, DIRECTV really doesn't want to talk about what the H20 could do that WHDS capable models cannot.

Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. -- JFK